SkyTower at Pinnacle One Yonge now under construction

By NextHome Staff
December 13, 2020

For keen observers of Toronto’s red-hot condo development market, there’s more than a bit of irony in knowing that before things can go up, they must go down. Deep down.

One need look no further than to the foot of Yonge Street – the site of Pinnacle International’s Pinnacle One Yonge development – and its massive excavation effort to understand that before the developer’s anticipated 95-storey SkyTower take shape, a monumental feat of engineering is required to lay its foundation.

Pinnacle’s team of architects, engineers and hundreds of skilled trades are excavating the site, digging six levels beneath the earth’s surface to create the foundation for what promises to be one of Toronto’s most prominent architectural landmarks.

“Building the country’s tallest residential tower requires a foundation that is extremely complex and precise,” says Anson Kwok, Pinnacle International’s vice-president of sales and marketing. “To the development team, our construction professionals, and even to our purchasers, this stage of excavation is really a beautiful sight as it signifies the start of construction. This is where the excitement begins. This is where we see the ‘roots’ of what will be one of the most iconic buildings in the entire country.”

Adding to the excitement at Pinnacle One Yonge is The Prestige, the first tower to be built. Construction is well underway and is above the 20th floor. Ownership opportunities are available starting from the mid $800,000s.

The 4.4 million-sq.-ft. community, set along the shores of Lake Ontario, will be located at the foot of Yonge Street. Ultimately boasting three condominium towers (with 2,500 residential suites), 1.5 million sq. ft. of office space, 160,000 sq. ft. of retail, a 250-room hotel, a 50,000-sq.-ft. community centre (complete with six-lane, 25-metre swimming pool and gymnasium), and a 2.5-acre public park, the dynamic Pinnacle One Yonge community, despite its significant features, may ultimately be defined by its striking SkyTower.

Sculpted by the internationally renowned architecture team at Hariri Pontarini, SkyTower will feature 840 condominium residences, each remarkable for its smart and efficient designs, elegant appointments and distinctive finishes. The suites will offer large windows and balconies, providing unparalleled views of the lake to the south, or sprawling urban vistas to the east, west and north.

Among the finishes, each SkyTower suite will offer wide-plank flooring and smooth ceiling finishes. Kitchen designs include sleek cabinetry with pull out pantry, quartz countertop with matching backsplash and under cabinet lighting.

SkyTower amenities include an outdoor swimming pool with hot tub and lounge areas, outdoor terrace with barbecue areas, fully-equipped fitness centre, serene yoga room, designer-decorated party room with catering kitchen, games room, indoor kids play areas, private dining room, and even a study room.

Pinnacle One Yonge residents will have access to even more amazing amenities, such as an outdoor children’s play area, a dog run with washing station, walking track with fitness stations and additional barbecue areas, plus party rooms for hosting private events.

Ideally located in one of the most convenience addresses in the country, residents will be minutes from the financial district, entertainment area and headquarters for many of the top companies in Canada. For quick getaways, Billy Bishop Airport and Lester B. Pearson International Airport are within easy reach.

For leisure, Toronto’s vibrant waterfront, bike paths, walking trails, public spaces and an endless variety of markets and festivals are already in place and ready to be enjoyed as soon as occupancies begin in the fall of 2024.

“SkyTower will be an iconic building, set among a distinctive and exciting new urban community,” says Kwok. “Visible from just about anywhere in the city, as the city’s tallest tower – just shorter than the CN Tower – SkyTower residents will always be able to see their way home.”

For your personal view of SkyTower, call 416.925.9889 or visit pinnacleinternational.ca or pinnacleoneyonge.ca

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